PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonzo Hyde (ranked 8192 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Blesnar (ranked 3239 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hyde
vs
Blesnar

205 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonzo Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rock Blesnar!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Blesnar misses

so Hyde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hyde stops Blesnar from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hyde prevents Blesnar from getting back to his feet.

Hyde stands and steps away. Blesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blesnar misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blesnar throws a head kick that misses.
Blesnar misses with a combination

and Hyde moves into the clinch.
Blesnar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hyde won't allow it.

Hyde gets control of Blesnar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hyde will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hyde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blesnar manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyde trying to control but Blesnar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hyde stands and steps away. Blesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rock Blesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blesnar jabs at Hyde's body.
Blesnar misses with a wild combination.
Hyde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyde attempts a counter takedown but Blesnar avoids it well and moves away.
Hyde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Blesnar responds with a good body kick, but Hyde manages to step out the way in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blesnar.
Hyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hyde clinches with his opponent.
Blesnar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hyde won't allow it.
Blesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Blesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hyde shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blesnar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hyde dives into side control.

Blesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde working the head and body with strikes.
Hyde is putting a hurting on Blesnar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hyde working the ground and pound.
Blesnar wants to get back to his feet but Hyde is dominant here and he's now got Blesnar's back!
Blesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blesnar trying to get back to his feet but Hyde is in full control for now.
Hyde gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Hyde is persistently looking for the submission but Blesnar is defending it well.

Hyde looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blesnar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hyde. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Blesnar is trying to get back to his feet but Hyde has full control of the position and if anything, Blesnar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hyde has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blesnar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Hyde goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Blesnar escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Hyde dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blesnar throws a right hand that Hyde ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyde also avoids with ease.
Blesnar throws a series of punches but Hyde avoids them all with ease.
Hyde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blesnar.
Blesnar throws a nice looking combination but Hyde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blesnar tries to bum rush Hyde with a series of wild strikes but Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hyde gets a takedown into half guard.
Hyde is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blesnar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hyde manages to move to mount!
Hyde with shots to the head and body - Blesnar looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hyde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hyde looking to finish Blesnar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blesnar!

Blesnar bucks Hyde off and manages to get back to his feet!
Blesnar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hyde eats them both and turns towards Blesnar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blesnar is breathing heavily.
Blesnar swinging wildly here.
Hyde is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blesnar.
Hyde fails with the takedown.
Blesnar throws a combination that misses
and Hyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blesnar gets caught napping as Hyde dives in and scores a takedown. Blesnar manages to retain guard.

Blesnar kicks Hyde off and gets to his feet.
Rock Blesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hyde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blesnar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hyde is in Blesnar's guard.

Hyde gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blesnar.

Hyde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blesnar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hyde is in Blesnar's guard.
Blesnar is looking to stand back up but Hyde counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blesnar.

Hyde lands with a punch from half guard.
Blesnar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hyde manages to mount him!
Blesnar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hyde raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blesnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hyde.
Hyde looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Hyde has control of Blesnar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blesnar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hyde looking to finish Blesnar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blesnar!
Blesnar tries to buck Hyde off but he can't manage it.
Blesnar is in a horrible position here. Hyde smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blesnar is bucking up trying to escape but Hyde cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hyde landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hyde won't let Blesnar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
BOOM! Hyde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blesnar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hyde working the ground and pound effectively.
Hyde working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Hyde dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Blesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blesnar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blesnar. Blesnar obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Blesnar as Hyde shoots in.
Blesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hyde circles away quickly and effectively.

Hyde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blesnar's guard.

Hyde gets to his feet. Blesnar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hyde forces Blesnar back against the cage and clinches.
Blesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Blesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hydes head.
Hyde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blesnar stops a takedown attempt from Hyde.
Blesnar has had enough of the clinch but Hyde keeps him there for the moment.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Blesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Hyde drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonzo Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hyde pulls Blesnar into guard.
Hyde wants to sweep but no luck.
Blesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hyde seems keen to control Blesnar's posture.
Blesnar throws a big right hand that misses.

Blesnar gets to his feet - Hyde follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hyde.
Blesnar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hyde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blesnar sprawls well. Blesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hyde gets slowly back to his feet.
Blesnar misses with a combination

and Hyde counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hyde.
Blesnar is looking to stand up but Hyde isn't so interested in that idea.

Blesnar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blesnar throws a series of punches but Hyde moves out of range.
Blesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyde attempts a counter takedown but Blesnar avoids it well and moves away.

Hyde closes the distance and clinches.
Blesnar wants to break free but Hyde has control.
Hyde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Hyde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blesnar misses with a wild combination.
Hyde looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Hyde closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blesnar to the mat! Blesnar manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hyde decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blesnar, up you get!
Rock Blesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyde misses the shot to the body.

Hyde moves into the clinch.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Blesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Hyde drops back down to his feet.

Hyde jumps guard and drags Blesnar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blesnar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hyde, up you get!
Blesnar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyde should have avoided that one.
Alfonzo Hyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Hyde.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Blesnar.
I think Hyde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonzo Hyde!